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{{sick|Demon girls with penises, extra boobs, and lobsterclaws.}}
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[[File:Daemonettes 2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|The chances of getting either a super sexy succubus or an old half-naked hag is 50/50. So you have to take the risks. And that's without counting possibility of penis down there]]
'''Daemonettes''' are <s>alluring</s>{{BLAM|HERETICAL}} hermaphrodite [[daemons]] in servitude to [[Slaanesh]] in the [[Warhammer Fantasy]] and [[Warhammer 40k]] universes. Originally, Daemonettes were [[High Elves (Warhammer Fantasy)|Elves]] and [[Eldar]] that Slaanesh took the souls of after their death and converted into Daemons; however, this was mostly retconned in 40k into Slaanesh consuming their souls because he's an addict with no willpower, then crapping out Daemonettes in an unrelated way due to increased power. In Fantasy they're still implied to be Elves. Unlike the other three kinds of lesser daemons, unit leaders are not referred to as a champion, but instead an alluress.

The most famous of them is a raver know as [[The Masque]] who is dancing all the time, even while she is making babies. There is an urban legend what says their invulnerability really comes from the size of their tits and not from their daemonic nature, mostly because they [[Female Fantasy Armor|deflect any possible projectile]], even the [[Tau|weeaboo's arsenal]], aimed at their torso.
Thus, they are a cause of much fapping amongst fa/tg/uys.

Most Daemonettes have [[Daemon Weapon#Piercing Claws|razor-sharp crab-like claws]], and slashing and stabbing things with them causes them unholy ecstasy. Because the fastest way for them to experience this is combat, they are, consequently, a very effective combat unit.

See also: the far more amicable [[Loli Daemonette]], and the seemingly reasonable [[Nerdmonette]].

According to [[/d/]], most are [[dickgirl]]s. We are not liable for any major psychological or physical damage (or arousal) this revelation may have caused you. Also, be aware that /d/ has at times claimed that all girls have dicks. As you were.

A generally forgotten part of the lore is that Daemonettes literally feed on emotions, sensations, and souls. A Daemonette who is starved of these things dissipates, and suffers permanent death, so as a result Slaanesh appoints Daemonettes who displease him to do chores as punishment. [https://youtu.be/UHNJUgat2i8?t=416 So, yes, you can in fact blue-ball a Daemonette to death]. The exception is any Daemonette who angers him so much he wants to deprive them of death, in which case he turns them into a marble statue and places them wherever he feels they'll suffer the most ironically for all time.

==Herald of Slaanesh==
[[File:Herald_of_Slaanesh.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Pictured here. A heretic not regretting a single decision in his life.]]
Basically what happens when a lesser daemon earns an upgrade by basically being the teacher's pet. Daemonic Heralds are exalted Lesser Daemons who have gained the favor of their Gods, often leading Daemonic armies into battle.

Higher ranking Daemonettes are known as Alluresses, Heart Seekers, Exalted Alluress, and Heralds. Daemonettes that impress Slaanesh are awarded daemonic mounts known as [[Steeds of Slaanesh]], and form into cavalry units known as Seekers. Even more impressive Daemonettes may be anointed as an Exalted Alluress and awarded the right to crew a [[Seeker Chariots of Slaanesh|Seeker Chariot of Slaanesh]]. At one point, crewing a [[Hellflayer Chariots of Slaanesh|Hellflayers of Slaanesh]] was considered a punishment. With out of favor Daemonettes having to drive the moving wood chippers after battles to mulch up Unclean One and Bloodletter bodies for Slaanesh's man-eating flowers could nom; but after a few rowdy Daemonettes took one for a joyride onto a battlefield (this is seriously the lore) piloting a Hellflayer has been the greatest privilege ever since.

Heralds of Slaanesh are the most privileged and favored Daemonettes by Slaanesh. They are Slaanesh's handmaidens, courtesans and personal posse of sluts and skanks. Besides their role in the Lord of Pleasure's court, they are also the fastest and most deadly of their kind and can ride the aforementioned [[Seeker Chariots of Slaanesh|Seeker Chariots]] into battle.

The Herald of Slaanesh is a fearsome addition to a collection of daemonic critters. Her long legs, one of which is raised provocatively, are of a human form until they blend down to a devilish hoof. Her arms, too, are not entirely human, as they transform into [[Daemon Weapon#Ravaging Claws|huge, curved chitinous weapons much baroque than her lesser sisters]]. Her hair is almost vertical, revealing clearly her snarling expression and razor-sharp teeth. As well as a flowing robe she wears armor across her shoulder and torso, which possesses elaborate decorative swirls and the occasional gemstone detail.

Unfortunately, despite their many titles and variants, there has only been one Slaaneshi Herald model. Like most units from Slaanesh, the forces of the Pleasure Prince/Princess has often been left abandoned and forgotten, much like the [[Emperor's Children]].

As you can tell, Heralds of Slaanesh are one of those Daemonettes with an explicitly known gender. [[/d/|So I guess it is pretty safe to bone one]]....[[Trap|unless]]...

===Infernal Enrapturess===
[[File:Infernal_Erapturess.JPG|200px|left|thumb|Infernal Enrapturess]]
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Thanks to the new Wrath and Rapture box the Slaaneshi players are finally given a much needed bone with a new playable Herald variant called the Infernal Enrapturess armed with a [[Heartstring Lyre]]. Infernal Enrapturesses are a type of Slaanesh Daemonic Herald that play [[Grimdark|harps made from their victims.]] Playing the harp during battles allows an Enrapturess to bolster the summoning of her brethren and send out sonic waves that shred her enemies. Essentially, it hearkens back to the Rogue Trader era in which Slaaneshi soldiers killed people with the power of [[Awesome|'''ROCK AND ROLL!''']] Well in this case, it is the less [[Awesome]] harp rather than a electrified guitar.

===Contorted Epitome===
[[File:Contorted Epitome.jpeg|200px|left|thumb|Contorted Epitome]]
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On the rare occasion a pair of Heralds don’t immediately start a high school-style rivalry with each other (aka the Slaaneshi equivalent of friendship) or just straight up murderfuck each other, then they will be entrusted with a huge daemonic mirror called a [[Mirror of Absorption]]. These semi-sentient relics are taken from the Palace of Slaanesh and used in battle to absorb the magical energies of the Dark Prince’s foes, before turning them back with terrifying effectiveness…Honestly, the mirror is [[Drugs|really trippy,]] and works well against Psykers/Wizards.

==Daemonette Generations==

===Ackland Aliens===
[[File:Oldschool daemonette.png|350px|right|thumb|Old school Daemonette. Not much different from the new school Daemonette, other than the naked breast being the female one and a MUCH better paint job than any [[Eavy Metal]] painter has ever done being portrayed.]]
Daemonettes have a long history in Warhammer, being among the first unique creations to the setting; this is because Warhammer Fantasy was originally created to sell the licensed [[Citadel Miniatures|Citadel]] brand [[Dungeons & Dragons]] miniatures that weren't selling by creating a wargame while 40k came out later as its own unique game (that also conveniently sold [[Judge Dredd]] stock). Whenever Games Workshop lost the rights to an intellectual property the existing miniatures were rebranded and given lore in Warhammer which can most easily be seen with the [[Beastmen]] AKA [[Broo]].

But Warhammer needed something...new (new meaning "totally stolen from [[Michael Moorcock]]"). In 1988 a little book called [[Slaves to Darkness]] then in 1990 [[The Lost and the Damned]], together making [[Realm of Chaos]], was released with rules for [[Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay]], 40k 1e, and Warhammer Fantasy 3e written by [[Brian Ansell]], featuring the artwork from [[Tony Ackland]]. Ackland was the original Warhammer artist, and his designs were given directly to the sculptors to create the unique models for Warhammer.
The massive success of this book resulted in most of the unique things created for it becoming staples of all Games Workshop Warhammer IPs. All of the Daemons that weren't stolen from Dungeons & Dragons originated in Ackland's sketchy art in Realm Of Chaos. Not the least of these...the Daemonette.

Ackland's designs vary in design from the ridiculously 80's cheese to the nightmare-inducingly fantastic. Many of his designs, the ones intended to actually be intimidating, feature insect-like and literally alien styles. His [[Bloodletters]] were Xenomorph/demon hybrids, his [[Pink Horrors]] were fungus-ridden beetle trolls, his [[Plaguebearers]] dripping in mildly realistic looking sores, and his [[Daemonettes]] were sexy graylings with gigantic black eyes and insect features.

The first models had the typical Ackland variation and mutations although fangs, crab claws, a half female and a half male chest, and HUGE eyes was the recurring trend in the population. Like most other early Warhammer models, each were given their own unique name in some advertisements. The second generation, released with second edition 40k, were very much the same model repeated in different positions and were FAR uglier although were 100% female.

<gallery>
Image:First Daemonettes.png|The first artwork of Daemonettes.
Image:Ackland Daemonettes.jpg|First gen Daemonettes. Circa 1989.
Image:Daemonette Names.jpg|The Daemonette names. /tg/ has been particular to Lewdfang if only for her(?) name, although there is no clear winner in the competition to be Daemonette [[Slambo]].
Image:Oldest Daemonettes.jpg|Second gen. Released in 1999.

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===Titty Monsters===
To make a long story short, Games Workshop primordial executives weren't aware that when you hire someone part-time in the UK they keep what they create and take it away when they quit or are fired. They found this out while in the middle of revealing a new character named [[Kaleb Daark]] and his patron, the fifth Chaos God [[Malal]], and the guys they hired to do the writing for the whole thing decided they were sick of working together and started lawyer-ing up to decide who owns Kaleb. Games Workshop management reacted in horror, and in a knee-jerk fired all of the part-timers. Among them was Tony Ackland. Tony offered to sell them the designs, as he enjoyed the work, but he was dismissed and with him went ALL of the original Warhammer art...and the designs for their existing model lines. Although they were still able to use it all for a few more years, Games Workshop had to quickly redo all existing models. Many of Ackland's concepts, mainly Chaos mutants, were dropped and exist in description only while the actual visual models became markedly less diverse [[Chaos Spawn]]. The more popular designs were simply changed '''only''' enough that they could not be sued for copyright infringement (a practice that currently '''almost the entire miniature industry''' uses against Games Workshop. Turnabout is fair play!)

The result was the third generation of Daemonettes. Designed by [[Juan Diaz]], these Daemonettes remained inhuman but their eyes were reduced in size, their claws became less crab and more sleek, and a few of them gained rows of breasts. Their feet gained sharper talons, they gained hair-like horns, their faces became less alien and more elven, and in general they became very attractive. '''THIS''' is when Daemonettes gained a great deal of popularity, [[Monstergirls|for reasons that need not be stated]]. They were released with 3rd edition 40k in 1998.

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Image:Diaz Daemonette Art.jpg|The artwork of Diaz Daemonettes.
Image:Daemonette Old Models.jpg
Image:Minis_10daemonettes.jpg
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===Elf Banshees===
When Games Workshop decided to rotate themselves more in the direction of the younger audience the sexy Daemonettes got the axe. In 2008 the much cheaper and first plastic Daemonettes were released to coincide with 40k 5e. They were clothed and had half male chests like first generation Daemonettes, had the hidious shrieking faces of the second generation Daemonettes with the few odd calm faces, and had the sleek claws of the third generation Daemonettes. Their pointed ears were more pronounced indicating the importance of their connection to the Eldar in 40k. Most were portrayed shrieking.

They...were not very well received among older fans. Some Slaanesh players, both new and old, have come to like them however, since according to lore it is what Daemonettes look like during combat when their glamour breaks and their true ugly self is revealed. Others have spent nearly two decades complaining about censorship. Although far cheaper to collect, the old sexy 'nettes were immediately discontinued and although GW kept some outdated stock in production for those who wanted to pay more, all requests for more of the third generation were ignored. The sleek, cheap, and only option remain to this day. Well, other than when Games Workshop made the third generation Made To Order for one week only at a bit of a markup in 2016...

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Image:Plastic Daemonette Art.jpg|The current design philosophy of Daemonettes. Less scary than Ackland, less sexy than Diaz...but at a fraction of the price!
Image:Subtle Daemonettes.jpg|Fantasy Daemonettes are subtle. 40k Daemonettes are extremes. No explanation why.
Image:Daemonettes Group.jpg|A Daemonette command group.
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==Daemonette Jobs==
[[File:School Girlnette.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Acting as daemon school girls to bait willing pedophiles, being the alpha bitch as well as hunting and having premature, illegal and underage sex with [[Shota|little boys]] is also a popular and professional job for a Daemonette.]]
Of course being a Daemonette isn't all fun and games (metaphorically, every non-punishment task for a Daemonette is literally just fun and games).

* Most Daemonettes either act as servants to Slaaneshi VIPs, or amuse themselves with the many, MANY captured souls as they wait for the opportunity to either go forth into the mortal world to wreak havoc or to defend Slaanesh's realm against the invaders from the rest of Chaos (or [[Kaldor Draigo|celibates]] and [[Oxyotl|asexuals]]) with the former being far more desirable than the latter. Some are summoned into the mortal realm as a servant for a [[Chaos Cults|Cultist]] or a [[Dark Elves (Warhammer Fantasy)|Druchii]], and of course the lucky Daemonette will have fun however they can while playing the usual Daemonic games of misleading and giving someone what they ask for in a hilariously ironic way thanks to wording of commands.

* Daemonettes who impress Slaanesh are allowed to go to the meadows and fields where the [[Steeds of Slaanesh]] roam to [[/d/|tame a mount]], whereupon they join Slaanesh's elite as one of the Seeker warbands who stalk the Warp and the material plane for beings to edge into insanity via relentless pursuit in order to drag the broken minded being's soul back to the Palace of Pleasure as a plaything for all of Slaanesh's court to enjoy.

* Seekers are sometimes allowed even further honors, being given [[Seeker Chariots of Slaanesh]] to ride at the vanguard of his great armies.

* Even more blessed than the Seeker Chariots are the Exalted Seeker Chariots, the VIP limo Chariot of Slaanesh's most important Daemonettes and Heralds.

* The final common blessing are the [[Hellflayer Chariots of Slaanesh]], a gigantic Chariot that was once used as a punishment to render Daemonettes into dishonored gardeners that cleaned the gardens after battles by slicing up any remains until a pair of Daemonettes took one for a joy ride where it was discovered to cause the utmost orgasmic bliss in its riders. Ever since, the gift of a Hellflayer is the ultimate blessing any Daemonette can receive.

* In the [[Blood Bowl]] universe, the concept of war has been replaced by American Football instead. Or at least the variety where the crowd doesn't mind active cheating, attempts to kill anyone who gets tackled into them, and both weapons and even monsters or siege equipment is allowed on the pitch (though weapons get confiscated after a touchdown is scored). Skirmishes still happen of course, including Daemons rampaging when summoned into a match (before the drunk and rioting fans scare them back into the Warp), but in general the world revolves around the sport and even Khorne has abandoned thought of invasion and instead presents his assembled forces for each seasons draft. Slaanesh's participation in Blood Bowl is hands off by mainly bankrolling the teams of Chaos devoted mortals, providing refreshment and escort services for players and owners, and improving stadiums (beware the hidden glyphs that allow Daemons to join the match or spectators). But Chaos teams having Daemonettes for cheerleaders is his most obvious contribution. Well, that and the merchandising. Daemonette Cheerleaders appear as a three-breasted but otherwise standard Daemonette who wears combat boots, a trenchcoat, and a cap that looks like they were stolen off a dead [[Commissar]] (this being a Warhammer Fantasy-based universe makes the connection all the more hilarious) and carry a human skull that still has a lock of long luxurious hair on a handle as a pom pom. The typical pose is with one foot in the air like a Can Can dancer while horn throwing (thumb resting on ring and middle finger, pinky and index finger pointing out, once a Satanic/"magic" gesture to ward off ill luck and now associated mostly with rock and metal music, as well as Spiderman). In the Blood Bowl video game, the third boob was dropped as well as the boots while the coat and hat got a vinyl treatment to look more S&M than 40k. In the relaunched Blood Bowl they instead possess the bodies of willing mortal women in order to stay stable in manifestation; the “Damned Damsels” squad cheer for all Chaos teams regardless of Chaos God. However the canon colors are red skin with black eyes and horns, leading some to speculate that its actually Khorne with female Bloodletters; the connotations are intriguing if so, given it would mean Khorne has taken on (read: been corrupted by) Slaanesh’s tactics of morale boosting. Presumably Daemonettes or possessed mortals maintain Slaanesh’s fields and merch booths.

* In [[Storm of Chaos]] the leader of the Slaaneshi forces was [[Styrkaar of the Sortsvinaer]], who was literally possessed by a Slaaneshi Daemon at birth and upon killing his father and building a statue of Slaanesh the two merged together into one being. Unfortunately this was not elaborated on since the character is essentially a throwaway excuse to not have Slaaneshi participate much in Storm, because this brings up a LOT of questions. But generally speaking, its likely he's a (Daemonette) woman suck in a man's body (also he has the most famous hairstyle of Madonna, patron goddess of transsexuals, who had to cut a [[Snek|snekman]] in order to ascend to glorious Championhood; subtle, GW is not). Whether this is a one time thing or its a regular Daemonette job, if he goes to the Warp as just a Daemonette with a (bigger) dick when he dies, if exorcism would leave him as a soulless husk, whether this is punishment for the Daemon Sle'zuzu or a reward, all of this is just left for the fanbase to decide since <strike>Striker</strike>Styrkaar was forgotten in favor of [[Sigvald]], and served as his second during the [[End Times]] before dying (though Slaanesh apparently brough Strykaar back in [[Age of Sigmar]], without creating a [[Daemon Prince]] out of Strykaar's soul).

[[File:Farmettes.jpeg|thumb|right|400px|Fertility is just another way of saying “means of production”.]]

* Farmers/gardeners. After all, someone has to actually do the work on the Slaaneshi gardens, and take care of the Steeds in the pastures and whatever Fiends do outside of battle. The actual gardening is likely more stimulating as a form of artistic expression and pride given that riding the <strike>Lewdmower</strike> Hellflayer is the punishment.

== Dating a Daemonette ==
[[File:Sweet_slaanesh_daemonette_by_slaanesh_goddess666-d5zz7gf.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Never <u>'''EVER'''</u> call a Daemonette [[Berserk|flat chested,]] even if it is a monoboob one. [[Rage|You have been warned.]]]]
{| border=2 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4
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!colspan=2| Likes !! Dislikes
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*Sadism
*Masochism
*[[Homestuck|SadoMasoPedoRoboNecroBestiality]]
*Rough Sex
*Threesomes
*Foursomes
*Fivesomes, Sixsomes, ...
*Cheating
*Receiving Surprise Buttsex
*[[/d/|Giving Surprise Buttsex]]
*[[Blood Bowl]] Sunday
*DeviantArt
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*Snuff films
*Romantic Snuff films
*Fifteensomes, Sixteensomes, ...
*Mutations
*Tentacles
*Bukkake
*That one thing we don't talk about..
*Twentysomes, Twentyonesomes, ...
*Commissar [[Hats]]
*[[Vance Motherfucking Stubbs]]
*[[Morathi]]
*[[Rick Priestley]]
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*Pulling out
*Cold showers
*Low endurance
*Purity rings
*Anything [[Khorne]]-related
*Erectile Dysfunction
*Asexually reproducing [[Ork]]s
*Romantic comedies
*Condoms
*Birth control pills
*[[Heterosexual Sex in the Missionary Position|Missionary Position]]
*[[Matt Ward]]
*[[Great Horned Rat]]
*None of these things, if she/he/it is in the mood
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== Obtaining Daemonettes ==
Since IRL Slaanesh has not yet been birthed by the Eldar, your only current means of obtaining Daemonettes is to purchase models.

While purchasing from [[Games Workshop]] is always an option, there are many who find such a practice is more along the lines of a [[Nurgle]] fan. Luckily, the intrepid Slaaneshi fan<strike>boy</strike> <strike>girl</strike> pan-octocockgina-kin has options: [[Raging Heroes]] produces a line of miniatures, called "Lust Elves", for wargames that by happy coincidence fit right into the theme of the Prince of Pleasure. These are specifically the "Mantis Warriors" which most resemble the typical Daemonette with large black eyes, bare breasts, wild poses, and lobster claw scythes. Those interested in something more...''exotic'' can choose "Lust Elf Centaurs" which resemble a bondage queen carried by slaves bound at the pelvis, "Death Dancers" which are multi-armed bacchanalian frolickers carrying blades, "Demon Steed Riders" which ride creatures that seem to be made of slaves that have been melted together into a long-tongued snake creature, "Worm Riders" which look to be an HR Geiger-inspired type of lamprey mount, "Stingray Riders" which are mounted on a flying abomination of teeth and tentacles, and a "Spider Mother" which is a gigantic [[Drider]] goddess who [[/d/|unbirths]] fully-formed Lust Elves from its mouth (complete with its own lore!).

[[Hexy Miniatures]] produce a line of "Daemon Hellchicks" who look like your typical daemonic well, hellchick. Slightly less crablike with more smooth features, they still have horned-protrusions coming out of their heads though. They can be found [https://hexy-shop.com/shop/fantasy-miniatures/daemon-hellchicks/ here].

For those who do prefer GW's plastic over resin or metal, there is also the option of a simple yet somewhat costly (but hey, this is Gee-Dubs after all) conversion that invokes the image of Huan Diaz's Daemonettes: Just take Witch Aelf bodies, Daemonette heads, arms from either as you wish, glue them together, and finish by applying [[Green Stuff]] where it's due or [[PROMOTIONS|desired]].

==Crunch==

===Warhammer Fantasy===
Each Chaos God has a Core model, and Daemonettes are Slaanesh’s. Put simply you take Plaguebearers for durability, Bloodletters for durability with some killing power, Daemonettes for killing power, and Horrors for the squishiest killing power. Not much more to say really, in any edition the Daemonettes will mulch other squishy infantry with their speed and attacks, and in some editions have the ability to put a dent into more durable foes too. Don’t expect them to spend all morning with you though, they won’t tolerate a spanking for what you are paying (for) them; Daemonettes just want to get inside their target ASAP before something blows them (away), and they finish quickly if you’re rough with them whether they get their partner off (the table) or not.
Whew!

===Warhammer 40000===

* ‘’’Infernal Rapturess’’’
She's primarily a support unit that provides powerful sonic fire support with her Heartstring lyre! The Heartstring Lyre has two profiles two choose from in the shooting phase. Cacophonous Melody: Range 18”/S4/AP-1/Dam 1/ Assault 6; and Euphonic Blast: Range 24”/S8/AP-3/Dam 3/Assault 1. So Her Harp is basically Noise Marine Blastmaster but with half the range. Cacophonous Melody can wound a Marine on a 4+ and reduces their armor save to a 4+ save. While Euphonic Blast can take the last few wounds off tank armor or a monster. Her stat line is: Movement 7", WS 2+, BS 2+, S4, T3, W4, A2, LD8, and SV 6+. So her Heaststring lyre will be hitting on a 2+ while she moves up the board at Daemonette speeds. But wait there's more! Her Discordant Disruption ability causes enemy psykers within 24” to suffer Perils of the Warp on any doubles. This 24" aura is incredibly powerful especially in conjunction with the Daemonic Possession stratagem; effectively letting you shut down the psychic phase over a huge area for 1CP. Causing enemy Psykers to suffer 2D3 mortal wounds on a perils. Meanwhile Fiends with move 14" along with Advance and Charge can quickly reach and disrupt Psykers outside of the 24” aura. Or if their within 12” of a Psyker whose within the 24” aura; they completely shut down the psychic phase. A Vanguard consisting of Infernal Enrapturess, and 3 Fiends can effectively boost any chaos army. Effectively neutering Psyker heavy armies and those dependent on Psyker support.

The only issue is she doesn’t do much if the opponent doesn't use Psykers. Finally, she has the Harmonic Alignment special rule. If an Infernal Enrapturess attempts to summon a SLAANESH DAEMON unit to the battlefield you can add +3 to the resulting summoning roll. Adding 3 to any summoning rolls enables her to safely summon a unit of 10 Daemonettes, Masque, a Herald, or two Fiends of Slaanesh on a single dice. Without the risk of suffering mortal wound. Also at the start of each of your turns, you can roll D6 for each SLAANESH DAEMON unit within 6”; on a result of 6 a single slain model is returned to that unit. So she can reinforce existing units that have suffered losses; even multi-Wound models such as Fiends, Seekers, or Obliterators! Position a Infernal Rapturess with a unit of Obliterators as her Euphonic Blast has similar range and damage potential; and she can also resurrect a dead Obliterator on a 6. Deep strike her into the mid-field together with 1-2 units of Obliterators to position her anti-psyker bubble for maximum impact. All for a mere 80 pts!.

===[[The 9th Age]]===
When let out to freely mingle with other chaos units, they're usually are found soley in the slaneesh alliance. They move fast with a lot of infantry (actually, just anything, really) ripping attacks.

===Age Of Sigmar===

===Blood Bowl===
* ‘’’Cheerleader’’’
Your Cheerleader option for Chaos teams. Like most teams in the game, you only really take one more Cheerleader than your opponent and they mostly serve as decoration for the table otherwise. In the 2016 re-release of the game they were replaced with the Damned Damsels, a cheerleading squad made up of possessed female cultists. Whether the DD’s (haha!) are Daemonettes is unclear, since they have the black eyes and small horns of Daemonettes but turn their hosts red in official paint jobs (then again the stock Chaos team color is red, so they may be just showing how Slaanesh does team spirit).

==Gallery==
===Canon Artwork===
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Image:Daemonettes.jpg
Image:Daemonette Keeper of Secrets.jpg|Daemonettes with a Keeper of Secrets.
Image:6th_Ed_Daemonettes.png|Yes, they're bare-breasted. Yes, the one on the left has a nipple piercing. Yes, the center one is wearing half-panties only held in place by hip piercings. And yes, this is official GW art.
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===Fan Art===
Do your part for the community. Add more [[promotions]] whenever you find them.
Also see the gallery for [[Slaanesh]]
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Image:Daemonette1.jpg
Image:Golden Daemon(ette).JPG|A [[Golden Demon]] winning mod model.
Image:Allan_Carrasco_Démonette.jpg|A daemonette back from the Juan Diaz era. This one was sculpted from A to Z and won a Slayer Sword.
Image:Daemonette.JPG|Proper daemonettes wear far less than this.
Image:Daemonette_tits.jpg|Proper daemonettes would also have already raped the cameraman instead of posing.
Image:Daemonette(color).jpg| hueg tats in COLOR
Image:Daemonette_n.jpg|A neomah from ''Exalted''
Image:Daemonettes by disembowell.png|Twincest; the best start to any day.
Image:Inquisitor_daemonette_transform.gif|some of the best ones aren't born that way
Image:Daemonettes_capture_pretty_marines.jpg|
Image:TacticalSexyness.jpg|Anything hotter and your monitor would explode
Image:heresyball.jpg
Image:Slaaneshtank.jpg
Image:Captive.jpg|This prompted some elements of the Inquisition to try to make research heretical.
Image:Tg008.png| yes, ANYTHING can be corrupted by chaos.
Image:Daemonette commisssar.JPG|Less well known is how Daemonettes sometimes use their talents for deception and subversion to infiltrate and misdirect their enemies.
Image:Tats on Dakka by IronShrineMaiden.jpg|Squishy bits on mah flash
Image:Daemonette2.jpg| hueg tats
Image:Daemonette_n%2B1.jpg
Image:RDamonette.jpg| Reasonable Daemonette
Image:Reasonable_Daemonette_Tentacle_Handjob.jpg| Reasonable promotions!
Image:Reasonable_Daemonette_Tentacle_Fun_With_Condoms.jpg| More reasonable promotions!
Image:Daemonette3.jpg|And an '''Un'''reasonable Daemonette. Otherwise known as the regular kind.
Image:Daemonette_defiler.jpg| Defile 'Er, indeed...
Image:Irresistible.jpg|Simply Irresistible
Image:Daemonette_objection.jpg|Hey you! Sisters of Battle are hard enough to catch as it is. At least save some for the rest of us.
Image:Daemonette pink.jpg
Image:Breakfast.jpg|Daemonette loev Cereal
Image:Daemonette4.jpg
Image:Megachaos.jpg|Tittymonster Daemonette
Image:Ivydaemonette color.jpg
Image:Eldar-daemonette.jpg| [[Hil'ardil|Awesome]].
Image:Transform firewarrior.jpg|This is what happens when you fap too much
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Image:LDaemon1.jpg |Daemonette Lawyer
Image:Allure_of_Slaanesh_by_Ragathol.jpg|There are actually two Daemonettes in this picture. And one of them is about to shoot a Guardsman, because he picked the other plain Daemonette over her carefully constructed "hot schoolteacher" Commissar look.
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Image:Daemonette_by_kriegsmachine14.jpg|You do have to sympathize with the Daemonettes on one thing. They are pitifully forced to constantly restrain themselves from licking any objects at hand while idle.
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Image:Titdemon.PNG|This disgusting specimen managed to infiltrate the Imperium to Holy Terra itself, and even take a job at a Schola Progenum as a wet nurse, before the Inquisition finally caught up with her.
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Image:LDaemon2.jpg | Reasonable Daemonettes on the attack!
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Image:Daemonette painter copy.jpg|Is that a [[Pretty Marines|Pretty Marine]]?
Image:Daemonette poking boobs.jpg|This is what Slaanesh is all about.
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Image:KhorneDnSlaaneshD.jpg|Khorne Daemonettes are always on the rag. BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!
Image:-4str daemonette.jpg|'''+4 STR''', bitches!
Image:R-daemonette01.jpg |This is the start of the randomly generated Daemonettes.
Image:R-daemonette02.jpg |This was an actual first edition head.
Image:R-daemonette03.jpg |Daemonettes used to have feathered hair back in the day. Like Bon Jovi.
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Image:R-daemonette05.jpg |She'll suck yo dick! (Clean off)
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Image:R-daemonette 10.jpg |Heresy!
Image:R- daemonette 11.jpg |Maybe it wasn't a good idea to let fa/tg/uys dictate which body parts to use
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Image:Daemonette_(3).jpg|This is what happens when you convert Japanese hentai eroge to Xbox compatibility.
Image:Daemonette_(4).png|This picture taken at the Annual Red Rivers costume party a couple hours before the infamous "LOOK OUT, SLAANESHI WHORE!" incident.
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Image:Daemonette02.JPG|She looks so happy and carefree. Doesn't she? She just debauched an entire orphanage into a fatal orgy. No survivors.
Image:Daemonette commisssar.JPG|Just to caption the duplicate pic. This Commissar will still punish you if you are less than resolute against treason and heresy.
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Image:Dakkanette.jpg|There are no female Orks, so there are no charms that Daemonettes can use to seduce them. Right?
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Image:Cosplay_Daemonettes_two_guys.jpg|they died with smiles on their faces
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Image:Slaaneshifest.png|A young Daemonette's primer
Image:Slaanesh_Salesgirl_by_JoPereira.png|Cheap at any price
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Image:Warhammer-40k-chaos.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Daemonettes can also be stunned by the face of a human skull. Slaanesh he/her/itself still does not know what to make of this. (Maybe they are stunned by the perfection of the holy human form?)
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Sonic Weaponry

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[[File:Sonic_Dreadnought.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A [[Dreadnought]] of the Emperor's Children armed with a Blastmaster and a Doom Siren.]]
{{Topquote|My Emperors Children, what sweet music they make.|[[Fulgrim]] on the eve of the [[Drop Site Massacre]]}}

[[Chris-Chan|No, not like that.]]

One of the most exotic kind of weapons, sonic weapons emit [[Slaanesh|vibrations]] from sound waves of various frequencies in order to not just make your usual scrub's ear drums explode but also to disrupt anything they hit, shaking the target quite literally apart. Most commonly used by the [[Emperor's Children]], the [[Eldar]] make use of them as well. (A good idea would involve Ork [[Ork#Rokkaz|Goff Rokkaz]] and Orky sound Kannons called ‘ead popperz.)

==Noise Marine Weaponry==
[[File:Noise Marine.jpg|200px|thumb|left|THINGS SHALL GET LOUD NOW.]]
The warbands of the Emperor's Children (and [[Noise Marines]] in general) use sonic weapons with great frequency, and sport three variations of the weapon. Back in the 80s, these weapons were stylized to resemble electric guitars and keytars, making Noise Marines look like psychotic weaponised hair metal bands. This awesomeness, alas, gave way to more "modernistic" fancy guns around 4th edition.

===Sonic Blaster===
[[File:Sonic_Blaster.png|150px|right|thumb|Sonic Blaster]]
The basic weapon employed by Noise Marines, it fires blasts of sound capable of tearing through targets with the force of a [[Bolter]] via wave after wave of devastating harmonics, best suited to mowing down infantry hordes, but fired en masse, is capable of stripping wounds off vehicles and monsters.

For some reason, instead of firing off invisible sound waves like a real life audio weapon would or any other 40K Sonic weapon for that matter, the Sonic Blaster along with the rest of the Noise Marine's Sonic armory fires off [[Wat|purple energy of audio disruptions.]]

The weapon can unleash short riffs or long, discordant wails. A twin-linked and enlarged version of the weapon is used by Chaos Sonic Dreadnoughts.

===Blastmaster===
[[File:Blastmaster.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Blastmaster]]
The Blastmaster (no, not those fancy toy guns you get from the 90's) is the Sonic Blaster turned up to 11 (herro!). It produces a throbbing bass note which is strong enough to burst eyeballs and rupture organs. At different frequencies the weapon can have different effects, either harming individuals with a varying frequency or destroying an entire area with a single pulsing frequency, more details on this firing setting can be read below.

It can fire on two settings: the varied frequency setting can be fired similarly to a heavy bolter, even on the move, though it has a slightly slower rate of fire; the single frequency setting turns it into a straight up heavy weapon that can project its ROCK over a significant target area that can damage light and medium vehicles, and kill several Space Marines outright. Despite its name it has nothing to do with Master Blaster, who is [[awesome]] in other ways.

===Doom Siren===
[[File:DS.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Doom Siren]]
The Doom Siren (also known as the Angry/Agony Organ) is a backpack-mounted/helmet-mounted/why-not-both-mounted device that can weaponize the warcries of the wearer, turning his [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq_r19xoKJE facemelters] into literal [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RCI8D8avGI facemelters].

It's basically a miniaturized and weaponized Dirge Caster or the Chaos version of a Banshee Mask.

The device is made up primarily of an arrangement of tubes around their helmets which can project short-ranged sonic attack and amplify the war cries of the bearer into a devastating sonic scream which spreads out in front of the charging Marine. However, certain Noise Marines must have their armor specially modified and fitted for it to be used properly.

More often than not, some Noise Marines would get a bunch of Doom Sirens and connect it on their backs for triple the fun. It is the spiritual successor of the Sonic Shrieker.
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===Sonic Shrieker===
[[File:Sonic_Shrieker.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Sonic Shrieker]]
A piece of utility wargear rather than an offensive weapon, this [[Great Crusade]]-era implant was a Laer-derived implant, giving those equipped an advantage by inflicting a -1 WS debuff to enemy models in base contact that aren't immune to Fear. This implant doesn't make an appearance a few years down the line, either being empowered by the Chaos God Slaanesh probably led to this wargear being phased out as the Crusade built up, or was possibly "upgraded" and incorporated into the Emperor's Children implantation process for further generations of [[Noise Marines|sick fucks]].

By function, the Sonic Shrieker is in essence a diminutive version of a Doom Siren, the Sonic Shrieker can be used to unleash a brief but potent sonic barrage upon an opponent at close quarters, disorienting him, and leaving him open to a killing blow. A Sonic Shrieker can only be fitted to a Power Armour Helmet (which it is "rumored to draw its origins from xenos technology" - a pretty clear reference to the infamous masks of the [[Eldar]] Howling Banshees), for it required being connected to the miniature fusion reactor from the armor's backpack in order to fire, and even then, the Shrieker needs the [[Fail|better part of an hour to build up enough energy to fire once more when discharged.]]

===Kakophony===
[[File:K.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Kakophony]]
A weapon that was derived from the bizarre instruments commissioned by [[Remembrancer]] Bequa Kynska for her opera for the Emperor's Children (or ''were'' those instruments, looted from the blood- and semen-stained stage), this was one of the first human made sonic weapons and was designed for [[FATAL|ear rape]] as well as [[Chaos|mind rape]]. They were able to unleash blasts of screaming discordant energy that can rupture flesh and [[What|incinerate metal,]] but their most terrifying ability was to open up the minds of those they touch to the horrors of the Warp as they also happen to be [[Force Weapons|PSYCHIC!]]

This Great Crusade-era weapon was used by the Emperor's Children Kakophoni (the first recognizable Noise Marines), and they look like big sonic blasters, and can be thought of as prototypical blastmasters. This was a heavy weapon that had only one firing mode that was stronger than a blastmaster's varied frenquency setting, but could only fire twice and had Gets Hot!; but they had the bonus of having the capacity to inflict collateral damage to a squad that could kill most units outright.

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===Heartstring Lyre===
[[File:Heartstring Lyre.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Heartstring Lyre]]

A [[Derp|weaponized Harp]] from the new [[Slaanesh|Slaaneshi]] Herald known as the Infernal Enrapturess. Despite sounding like a rather [[Herp|lame musical instrument disguised as a weapon,]] (it's not even a lyre) the materials made for a Heartstring Lyre is (un)surprisingly [[Grimdark]]. Whilst the overall structure of the Harp is mundane, [[Grimdark|its strings are fashioned from the muscles and tendons of some poor sod whilst the sod himself acts as the instrument's base.]] This being Slaanesh, we ain't sure whether this is considered as some form of weird and unusual punishment, [[/d/|or as some form of weird kink and fetish.]] Or the most likely answer both.

As a [[Daemon Weapon]], the Heartstring Lyre is actually a support weapon whose abilities are best attributed in strengthening nearby allies rather than outright killing the enemy. Sure it ''is'' a Sonic Weapon, but if you are not supporting the troops with this instrument, than you're wasting its potential.

The Lyre has three unique abilities. The first is the friendly support variant which is called the '''Harmonic Alignment'''. Fluffwise; the music played by this instrument harmonically aligns the realm she is in to the realm of Slaanesh, allowing Slaaneshi daemons to manifest more easily upon the battlefield. What this means is that at the start of your hero phase, each friendly Infernal Enrapturess that is part of a Slaanesh army and on the battlefield generates 1 depravity point for her army.

The second is called '''Discordant Dirsuption''' which is when the Daemonette plays a discordant music that is so intense it causes physical harm to those that are attuned to magic/warp stuff. Crunchwise, it allows successful casting re-rolls for enemy wizards/psykers that are within 24" of one or more models with this same ability. Oh yeah, also if the re-rolled casting roll is a double, than that psyker [[FATAL|suffers D3 mortal wound after the effects of any spell have been carried out.]]

The third ability is called the '''Versatile Instrument''' which is stated that the Infernal Enrapturess can quickly switch between playing a swift medley of short notes, or a single massive blast of sounds. On tabletop, this translates to the Heartstring Lyre having two primary fire modes which is either the Cacophonous Melody (Range 18”/S4/AP-1/Dam 1/ Assault 6 that can wound a Marine on a 4+ and reduces their armor save to a 4+ save) or the Euphonic Blast (Range 24”/S8/AP-3/Dam 3/Assault 1 which is enough to take the last few wounds off tank armor or a monster). Both of them are a Blastmaster with half the range and [[Count as|counts as]] [[Wat|a missile weapon for some reason.]]

===Dirge Caster===
[[File:Dirge_Caster.png|200px|right|thumb|Dirge Caster]]
Chaos Laud Hailers.

The Dirge Caster is a broadcaster, which outputs a non-stop litany of Chaos. Incomprehensible and disturbing to all others, the sound enthralls and absorbs the followers of Chaos, driving out any uncertainty or doubt. The device also emits terrifying screams, wails, and howls to demolish and confuse the enemy. A Dirge Caster cannot be used on a vehicle that already has a Warp Amplifier installed. Dirge Casters can be used by all Chaos Vehicles.

===8th Edition===
With the advent of [[Warhammer 40,000 8th edition|8th edition]], a few changes were made to the weapons:

* The Sonic Blaster is 4 pt upgrade from the regular Boltgun: with the same 24" S4 AP0 D1 profile. But with Assault 3 making for a far more flexible weapon capable of 3 shots at 24" rather than one. While also allowing shooting after advancing. As a sonic weapon it denies the enemy bonuses to their saves due to cover.
* The Blastmaster has two firing modes either: 36" S4 AP-1 D1 Assault D6, or 48" S8 AP-2 DD3 Heavy D3, both of which ignore cover bonuses. Making it superior to a missile launcher in every way. In its assault mode it has 12" less range but AP-1. In its heavy fire mode its essentially a D3 Krak [[Missile Launcher]] that costs 5 points less. Blastmasters are not as powerful as they once were against power armor; but are far better against characters, Terminators, vehicles, and multi-wound models in general. Averaging 2 shots at S8 AP-2 D2, but possibly doing 9 damage in a single shooting phase, at 20 pts they cost 5 pts less than a Missile Launcher or [[Lascannon]]! The Varied Frequency setting will see far more use than in the past as well; averaging 3.5 S4 AP-1 D1 shots, with the potential for 6 shots, it's got a slightly better rate of fire than a Sonic Blaster, and a much-improved AP of -1.
* The Doom Siren is now a heavy flamer with 8" S5 AP-2 D1 Assault D6 that auto-hits, and does not allow cover bonuses for 8 pts.
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==Chaos Renegades==
According to the ''Tome of Excess'' for [[Black Crusade (RPG)|Black Crusade]], followers of Chaos (besides the Noise Marines) also make use of sonic weaponry, though its usage is still predominantly concentrated amongst Slaaneshi faithful.

Unfortunately, there aren't any canon models, so proxies are often used as a place-in.

===Ghibelline Shrieking Pistol===
[[File:Shrieking_Pistol.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Ghibelline Shrieking Pistol]]
This is the smallest known form of non-Legion sonic weaponry, discharging thrumming blasts of psychosonic energy. This bulky, pistol-sized weapon requires a backpack-mounted power source to operate, and its psychosonic discharges have destructive effects similar to the blasts of a [[Hellgun]]. In the Screaming Vortex, sonic weaponry is most associated with the world of Ghibelline. Sonic weaponry requires energy to function, rather than ammunition, so those renegades not blessed enough to have a suit of power armor to hook them into must wear power generating backpacks. The Shrieking Pistol is no exception.

The Pirates of the Ragged Helix are mentioned as favoring this weapon for its ability to blast a target free of the limited gravity of their home range with a single shot, condemning the victim to an excruciating death as they spiral off into the depths of space. Before you ask, Ragged Helix have fucky physics where tiny asteroids with low gravity somehow have atmosphere and can support life.

===Ghibelline Howler Rifle===
[[File:Howler_Rifle.png|150px|right|thumb|Ghibelline Howler Rifle]]
A sniper rifle that fires extremely accurate sonic blasts over long distances. Creating a distinctive howl earning its name.

These weapons fire intensely focused and accurate blasts of high-pitched sound, but when used at their full power, they create an acoustic onslaught that causes the wielder - and anyone else nearby - to suffer uncontrollable bleeding from their ears. Ghibelline Howler Rifles are not to be confused with the similarly named Howler Rifles known to be used by the infamous [[Rak'gol]] which are essentially a triple-barreled machine gun.

===Ghibelline Hyperwave Clarion===
[[File:Hyperwave_Clarion.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Ghibelline Hyperwave Clarion]]
The most powerful sonic wave cannon to be carried by a non-Astartes heretic. This complex but sturdy weapon, crafted by the Ghibelline Hereteks, uses endlessly alternating frequencies of sounds that oscillate faster than matter can withstand to reduce bones to jelly, blast ferrocrete to powder and liquefy adamantine. Like the rest of the Ghibelline weapons, the Hyperwave requires a backpack to store its energy.

As bulky as it is destructive, even an Astartes operator will find hauling this weapon around difficult.

The word Clarion, by the way, means war bugle or siren, and has been used as a nickname for various guns throughout history. A fitting title for a weapon that is all three.

===Shatterscream Rounds===
Originally a humble automated sentry alarm called a Screamer, Shatterscream rounds repurposes the clarions into makeshift ammo in an attempt to create a more portable and easily acquired form of sonic weaponry.

==Imperium==
The Imperium is known to utilize audio weapons and tools in their mode of warfare. [[Adeptus Mechanicus|AdMechs]] and [[Sisters of Battle|Sisters]] are known users.

===Proclamaitor Hailer===
[[File:Scrambler_Array_Staff.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Proclamaitor Hailer]]
The Proclamaitor Hailer is similiar to the Imperium's Laud Hailer. But rather than singing praises to the [[Emprah]], it sings praises to the [[Hive Mind|Star Gods]]. Wielded by the [[Clamavus]] and integrated into the suit, the Proclamaitor Hailer 'proclaims' the arrival of the space locusts to the unwashed masses of a Imperium backwater planet. Proclamaitor Hailers are always paired with the [[Miscellaneous Weapons#Scrambler Array|<s>Scrambler Array</s> DJ Record Player]] to further enhance its capabilities. Whilst the Hailer spread the word, the Scrambler Array fucks with the comms of loyal Imperial forces. In this aspect, the Scrambler Array and the Proclamator Hailer are both interdependent of one another, often acting as a single tool in function.

On the other hand, the Proclamaitor Hailer can also psychically link up with the Cult's Patriarch, turning a giant glorified microphone into a deadly psychic screech that can make [[Psyker|Psykers]] shit themselves into oblivion and make normal units suffer ear bleeds.

On tabletop, the Proclamaitor Hailer <u>'''IS'''</u> the Scrambler Array, as these two tools are one in the same. Enemy units cannot deep-strike within 12" of him, that three inches may not seem much but it does plug holes in your army and prevents any other special Stratagem or rule from appearing closer than 9" like, say, yourself. Also, the Clamavus can deal a mortal wound to a unit within 6" on a 6 from dropping his sick beats. Still, despite the Hailer being nothing more than a prop to the more useful and dominant Scrambler Array, it at least has an ability named....[[Derp|''after itself.'']] This ability is a passive one that gives every CULT units within 6" +1 to charge, leadership, and advance.

===Seismic Cannon===
[[File:SeismicCannon.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Seismic Cannon]]
Despite its name, the Seismic Cannon is not meant to be used as a weapon. It is a type of construction and mining equipment used by the Imperium of Man and one of the more common tools found across the Galaxy. The Seismic Cannon is known for its weight, requiring a tripod to successfully operate; and is basically a technologically advanced, long range pickaxe. The distinctive pronged muzzle of a Seismic Cannon sends out pulsed bow waves of sonic force that can shiver a basilica wall into rubble and its most common use is blasting giant boulders into pebbles or demolishing a house in a few well placed shots. And just like its pickaxe ancestor can be swung at an opponent's skull in a pinch, the Seismic Cannon can be re-purposed as a weapon to turn the internal organs of living targets to mush. The rank-and-file troops from [[Genestealer Cult|Genestealer Cults]] are the most frequent users, with the earlier generations of hybrids finding that having three arms helps to make it more portable.

===Heavy Seismic Cannon===
[[File:HeavySeismicCannon2.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Heavy Seismic Cannon]]
A much bigger variant of the normal Seismic Cannon.

Like the Seismic Cannon, the Heavy Seismic Cannon is a common construction equipment used by the Imperium of Man. In this case, the Heavy Seismic Cannon is used against materials that can withstand the sonic impact of even the regular Seismic Cannon. Such materials may include diamonds, gems and other super dense composites.

Due to its large size and heavy and awkward firing position, the Heavy Seismic Cannon is only used on heavy utility vehicles that can mount such weapons and withstand the sonic backlash of these guns, the most common carrier of the Heavy Seismic Cannon is the [[Goliath Truck|Goliath Rockgrinder]] vehicles.

===Laud Hailer===
[[File:Laud_Hailer.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Laud Hailer]]
Not really a weapon per se, Laud Hailers are used by the Adepta Sororitas Sisters of Battle and the Ordo Hereticus as devices intended to spread faith in the God-Emperor and make the Heretics [[Shit Twinkie|shit themselves a new one]] [[Heresy|or bore them to death like a Sunday morning prayer.]]

Proclaiming the power of the Emperor in heavenly tones, Laud Hailers fill the enemies of Mankind with dread. These devices can be used by the Adepta Sororitas Rhino, Immolator, and Exorcist vehicles. These are usually shaped like a small angel holding a trumpet, where the trumpet contains the device's sound projection system.

Occasionally, they can also be used in a more portable form by the [[Sage#Sister Dialogous|Sister Dialogous]] which is shaped like a giant [[Derp|staff/microphone/spoon.]]

In 7th Edition, Laud Hailers lets you reroll failed Act of Faith LD tests. Mathematically, it's more likely to let you succeed on an AoF than upgrading to a Superior would, and can potentially benefit multiple units.

"Realistically", Laud Hailers ''can'' be weaponized against daemons due to being able to use faith and holy prayers and such against them. But really, who honestly expects the Imperium to be smart enough to do that?

===Transonic Cannon===
[[File:Transonic_Cannon.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Transonic Cannon]]
The Blastmaster of Imperium sonic weapons.

The Transonic Cannons is a type of large and heavy sonic weapon wielded by a [[Tech-Priest Manipulus]]. These big and chonky weapons is powered from the the bulbous augmentation of which, contains a galvanic cell, from which they can channel a powerful charge of divine Motive Force – the underlying current of all life. A charged shot from the Transonic Cannon could render armor and bone alike with a single blast.

On the tabletop, the Transonic Cannon acts more like a AP-1 2D sonic flamer, which is hilarious seeing most sonic weapons have decent range. This makes the weapon a pretty deadly tool against MEQs, let alone GEQs Only available on the Manipulus. with the Transonic Cannon, the Manipulus can always advance and move 8-13 inches a turn and help assault squads by cleaning screens.

In contrast to the more longer-ranged [[Gauss#Magnarail Lance|Magnarail Lance,]] which is designed to skewer vehicles, the Transonic Cannon is meant to complement the Manipulus CQC orientated loadout and other weapon systems.
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===Sonic Destructor===
[[File:Sonic_Destructor.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Sonic Destructor]]
The smaller version of the Sonic Disruptor.

The Sonic Destructor is a type of super-heavy Sonic Weapon used by the Adeptus Mechanicus. Deployed on the [[Ordinatus|Ordinatus Ulator]], the kid son of the Ordinatus Mars (Which also coincidentally mounts the much bigger Sonic Disruptor); it is a terrifying weapon whose origins lie in the shadows of the Age of Strife. In battle the Sonic Destructor generates a wave of annihilation that wreaks havoc across the battlefield.

In the [[Horus Heresy]] tabletop, this big ass sonic projector will have people [[RAGE|kicking you in the nuts every time you shoot it.]] [[Cheese|72" Range, Strength X, AP2, Pinning, Armourbane, Instant Death, Ignores Cover, Ulator Sonic Wave.]] [[Powergamer|Place down a Massive blast template(7") at the edge of the hull.]] Direct it at an enemy (Has to be enemy first and can hit friendlies) and draw a straight line using the Massive blast template. Anything that gets partially touched by it takes a hit from the following Table. [[Cheese|(This also includes Flyers. Yes. Even Flyers.)]]

===Sonic Disruptor===
[[File:Sonic_Disruptor_2.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Sonic Disruptor]]
The Sonic Destructor's father and the biggest Sonic weapon to date.

A Sonic Disruptor is a massive weapon used by [[Ordinatus|Ordinatii,]] the massive, one-of-a-kind war machines of the Centurio Ordinatus, that utilizes unique technology to produce sound waves which resonate across the battlefield, crumbling buildings, shattering bones, bursting organs and causing electronic equipment to explode as the wall of sonic energy passes over enemy forces.

The frequency of audio sound used by the Sonic Disruptor ravages those who fall victim to it, from a subsonic rumbling that tears buildings apart to a supersonic squall that pierces eardrums and flays skin from flesh. The Sonic Disruptor scales repeatedly up and down these frequencies, causing a blast of sonic energy that rolls forward like a force wave from a massive conventional explosion. Hiding in cover is of little use, since woods and rubble are just blown apart and walls simply amplify the sonic wave if they are not shattered. Even the weighty armor of a [[Titan (Warhammer 40,000)|Titan]] or the reinforced buttresses of a stronghold provide little protection against the wrath of a Sonic Disruptor, the first of which was deployed by the Ordinatus Mars. Targets protected by energy fields such as Void Shields will lose one shield to the sonic wave before it passes.
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==Eldar==
The Eldar employ a number of sonic weapons as well.

===Banshee Mask===
[[File:Banshee_Mask.png|200px|right|thumb|Banshee Mask]]
The quintessential bitch mask. A Banshee Mask is a sonic weapon of terror worn by the [[Howling Banshees|Howling Banshee]] [[Aspect Warriors]].

The mask uses a special psychosonic amplifier, turning the Banshee's raging battle cry into a devastating psychic barrage. Enemies exposed to this psychic scream suffer momentary paralysis as their central nervous system is flooded with psychic energy, making them easy prey for the Banshees. Eldar Autarchs who have mastered the Howling Banshee war path still often utilize these masks when fighting in close quarters combat.

Basically the sonic version of the Striking Scorpion's Mandiblaster's pew pew.

[[Autarch]]s can wear them as well if they completed the Path and they choose to keep the mask in their future endeavours.

===Vibro Cannon===
[[File:Vibro_Cannon_2015.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Vibro Cannon]]
A peculiar weapon, the Vibro Cannon builds up a charge inside itself, and then lets it fly to rip things (and people) apart. The Vibro Cannon uses [[meme|multiple successive devastating sonic blasts]] to kill things, so the longer it stays on a target the more dead the target becomes. Comparable to the weapons used by the [[Noise Marines]], except ''they'' use a single note or riff, instead of killing the enemy with dubstep. Essentially, the Vibro Cannon is like an opera singer using her voice to shatter a wine glass, whereas a Sonic Blaster is more like sitting right in the front row of a death metal concert and going completely insane in the process. They can also combine with other Vibro Cannons to deal even more damage. As you might guess this weapon has been the butt of many a joke thanks to its name, and just as well it sounds approximately like something the Noise Marines would use, though [[Dark Eldar|don't tell an Eldar that...]]

===Sonic Lance===
[[File:Sonic_Lance_2.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Sonic Lance]]
The Sonic Lance is a sophisticated Eldar sonic weapon which uses resonant sonic waves, the same technology found in the smaller Vibro Cannon, to shake a target apart. Also known as a Tremor Cannon, this weapon can gouge great rents in the ground; weaponizing sonic waves to the extreme, the Sonic Lance can shake apart even Superheavy vehicles, flatten Space Marines within their power armor, and tear unprotected Guardsmen limb from limb

Due to its size this weapon can only be used by the [[Lynx]] super-heavy tank, or mounted on the [[Revenant Titan]].
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==Orks==
The Orks only really have one proper sonic weapon to speak of, not including [[Squig#Screech_Squig|Screech Squigs]] and [[Ork#Shoutaz|Shouta]] [[Oddboys|Oddboyz]], but they're living things.

===Rokker Shoota===
[[Image:Rocker_Shoota.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Rokker Shoota]]
The Rokker Shoota's otherwise known as Rok Guitars are basically an Orky version of the Chaos Sonic Blaster, and in fact some could even be [[Looted|looted]] ones picked up off the battlefield, Orks having no qualms using Chaos weapons. Unlike the Sonic Blaster however, the Rokker Shoota's designed to also be usable in close combat as a Rokker Choppa, so it'll typically still be guitar-shaped so it can be swung over the head like an axe, into the head of either a heckler in the audience or a [[Imperium_of_Man|Humie]] who can't appreciate propa '''Musik'''.

Only ever played by skilled [[Goff_Rokker|Rokkaz]], despite Orks not caring how well they play. If they ride around in a [[Trukk]], it has to modelled after the "Doof Wagon" from Mad Max: Fury Road. This is not negotiable.

Note that this only applies to old-school Rokker Shootaz; in their 8e revamp, they are a more mundane combination of a machine gun and a battle-axe built into a singular weapon that is also strung with guitar strings, allowing the Rokker to vary between playing music on it, blazing away at anyone within range, and swinging it like an axe at any git that annoys him.

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==Star Wars==
Sonic weapons are a thing in ''[[Star Wars]]''. They are far less common than blasters and generally less effective all-around, but have two important niches. Firstly they function underwater without receiving expensive modifications or being purpose built to do so, which is quite important in a galaxy full of water planets and aquatic species. The second, and rarer in-universe but common in the situations stories normally show, is that they are very effective against Jedi. While a lightsaber will reflect a blaster bolt and melt a slugthrower (firearm) projectile, a sonic blast isn't impeded at all. Thus they are common among people who expect to fight Jedi.

Sonic Weaponry is one of the many things introduced for RPG purposes that spread to the rest of the expanded universe. They first appeared in ''Galladinium's Fantastic Technology'' and its follow up ''Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear'' for [[West End Games]]' ''[[Star Wars RPG]]'', though there it's only a type of stun weapon. Sonic weaponry actually appears briefly in ''Attack of the Clones'', but the concept is so generic it's doubtful it was based on earlier examples.

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